Chances of getting into Denison University
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Very High | |
| Applicant Competition | High |
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How hard is it to get into Denison and can I get accepted? The school has a 29% acceptance rate ranking it #4 in Ohio for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 2,590 out of 8,812 applicants were admitted making Denison a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has very high requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 20 percent. Denison University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 24% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
Test Optional
Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Denison University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 45% of students submit SAT scores and 31% submit ACT scores.
Denison SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Applicants Submitting SAT
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 590 |
| SAT Math 25th | 610 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1200 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 680 |
| SAT Math 75th | 730 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1410 |
| Average SAT Score | 1310 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Denison University?
Denison University typically prefers applicants to be in the top 24 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1200 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1090. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1310 out of 1600. The school ranks #5 in Ohio for highest average SAT composite score. 45 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1410 and Above | Good | >41% |
| 1305 to 1410 | Avg + | 29%-41% |
| 1200 to 1305 | Avg - | 19%-29% |
| 1095 to 1200 | Reach | 12%-19% |
| Less than 1095 | Low | <12% |
Denison ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Applicants Submitting ACT
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 26 |
| ACT Math 25th | 25 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 27 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 33 |
| ACT Math 75th | 29 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 31 |
| Average ACT Score | 29 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Denison?
Admission data indicates that Denison regularly accepts students with ACT's of 27 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 15 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 25 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 29 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 31 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #5 in Ohio for highest average ACT composite score. 31 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Denison University.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 31 and Above | Good | >41% |
| 29 to 31 | Avg + | 29%-41% |
| 27 to 29 | Avg - | 19%-29% |
| 25 to 27 | Reach | 12%-19% |
| Less than 25 | Low | <12% |
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Denison GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
Typical High School Grades
What GPA do you need to get into Denison University?
Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Denison. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Denison University was 3.6 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #11 in Ohio for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Denison will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 35% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 23% | Avg + |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 22% | Avg - |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 15% | Reach |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 5% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House
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High School Class Rank
88% of Denison University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 45% |
| Top 25% of class | 88% |
| Top 50% of class | 100% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 0% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 0% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 4,867 | 3,945 | 8,812 |
| Accepted | 1,384 | 1,206 | 2,590 |
| Acceptance Rate | 28% | 31% | 29% |
| Enrolled | 309 | 316 | 625 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 22% | 26% | 24% |
Fall 2021 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Days left to Apply
Applicants have 111 days left until the Fall 2021 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2022.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Denison University is $0.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Denison University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Considered but not required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=202523 IPEDS survey data for Denison University.
FAQs
Does Denison University prefer SAT or ACT?
45% of students submit their SAT scores to Denison. 31% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Denison University?
29% of those who apply are granted admission to Denison. Admission competition is high and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Denison University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1200 and 1410. 45% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Denison University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 27 and 31. 31% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.